SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — As a part of an occasional installment, we will post instructional videos from Rockies players. They will involve everything from a specific pitch to a batting stance. Adam Ottavino talked about how he grips and throws his slider. In Ottavino’s first season with the Rockies, it was an effective pitch as he posted 81 strikeouts in 79 innings.

According to fangraphs.com, Ottavino threw his slider 46 percent of the time. The speed averages 84 miles per hour, 10 mph slower than this fastball. Ottavino will be stretched out to throw three innings this spring. He’s a leading candidate to occupy one of the planned three piggyback roles in the bullpen.